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January 21, 2026

D2L’s Accessibility Lab Offers Practical Training to Build More Inclusive Course Content

D2L has expanded its Accessibility Lab, an online resource that helps educators and course designers learn how to create accessible, inclusive learning content using its Brightspace platform. The Lab is a hands-on Brightspace course within the Accessibility Academy, open to community members who register for access. The online Lab guides users through accessibility principles and real assistive technologies across three […]

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January 15, 2026

Accessibility Tip: Try the No Mouse Challenge

MSUM employees are invited to participate in the No Mouse Challenge—a quick activity that helps build awareness of digital accessibility. For 15 minutes, try completing everyday computer tasks using only your keyboard. This simple exercise shows what our digital content is like for people who can’t use a mouse, including many users with disabilities or assistive technology. After trying the […]

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December 17, 2025

Sharpen Your Skills in Digital Accessibility

Build your confidence in creating inclusive, accessible digital materials. Minnesota State’s NED (Network for Educational Development) offers free, high-impact training for faculty and staff – perfect for anyone who develops course content or communicates with students.Enroll in a short course today! Explore additional offerings on the NED resource site.

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December 10, 2025

Accessibility Tip: Meet Accessibility+ in D2L Brightspace

We’re announcing the upcoming launch of Accessibility+, a new tool in D2L Brightspace that helps faculty create more accessible course content with less manual work. Accessibility+ provides automated checks and quick fixes to support compliance with the updated ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA standards. What to Expect A short demonstration video is available if you’d like an early […]

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December 4, 2025

Accessibility Tip: Font Size & Typeface Matter

An accessible font means using a typeface designed for easy reading by a diverse audience, including individuals with visual impairments such as low vision or reading disability such as dyslexia. Accessible typography ensures that textual information is accessible to all users, irrespective of their abilities or disabilities. Font Size:When creating documents, like Microsoft Word, use a standard font size 11 […]

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